ˈrædɪkeɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the roots of a plant or to destroy its roots; to force or encourage to take root in a particular place or environment

“The invasive species must be radicated from the ecosystem.”

2. verb

to get rid of something unpleasant or unwanted, especially a habit or a problem

“She tried to radicate the addiction from her life.”

3. noun

the removal of the roots of a plant

“The process of radication of the weeds took several hours.”

4. noun

the act of making something take root in a particular place or environment

“The company’s efforts at radication led to a significant increase in sales.”